CVE-2021-45729 (GCVE-0-2021-45729)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-01-25 19:11 – Updated: 2026-04-28 16:07
VLAI
Title
WordPress WP Google Map plugin <= 1.8.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
Summary
The Privilege Escalation vulnerability discovered in the WP Google Map WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.8.0) allows authenticated low-role users to create, edit, and delete maps.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-02-20 19:33 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
WP Google Map WP Google Map (WordPress plugin) Affected: <= 1.8.0 , ≤ 1.8.0 (custom)
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Date Public
2021-12-08 00:00
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